
Courtney Lerch
Director of Faith Formation
Courtney was born and raised in Houston and attended Faith Lutheran Church. After graduating from Colby College in Maine, she returned to Houston as quickly as she could, taught middle school Spanish, and coached soccer and softball at St. John’s School until her oldest child was born. Courtney and her husband, Eric, have three children: William, Catherine and John. While caring for her young children, Courtney earned her Master's in Liberal Arts from the University of St. Thomas. She joined the Faith staff in January 2020 as the Children’s Ministry Coordinator and transitioned to the Director of Faith Formation in October 2022. In this role, she creates many activities for everyone of all ages, focusing on the significant areas of learning, building community and serving others.